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NV59 YBU

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,812 mi
Last recorded169,812 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 169,812 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 169,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 164,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 164,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 160,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 153,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 145,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,065 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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NV59 YBU is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 101,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV59 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NV59 YBU registered?

NV59 YBU is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is NV59 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 YBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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